Sarpsborg vs Bodo Glimt Prediction 18 October 2025
π This Saturday, we witness a clash between two teams with contrasting league ambitions. Sarpsborg, sitting mid-table, will host one of the championship frontrunners, BodΓΈ/Glimt. The visitors are showcasing confident play and high scoring, as evidenced by their recent unbeaten run. Meanwhile, the hosts are striving to maintain their position in the top half of the table, but their inconsistent form doesn't always guarantee success. It will be intriguing to see how both teams approach this match in terms of tactics and lineup choices.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 June 2025 and ended with a score of 1-2. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - BodΓΈ/Glimt):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 10 vs 2;
- fouls: 5 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
π Statistical preview of official encounters between Sarpsborg and BodΓΈ/Glimt:
- 31 matches played;
- home victories - 6, away victories - 18, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 33 for Sarpsborg, 69 for BodΓΈ/Glimt;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.58, in the second half - 1.71;
- average total goals per match - 3.29.
Head-to-head statistics Sarpsborg - Bodo Glimt
Sarpsborg Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eliteserien, with Rosenborg hosting Sarpsborg. The match concluded with a 2-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sarpsborg vs Rosenborg):
- Possession: 38% vs 62%;
- Corners: 2 vs 11;
- Fouls: 24 vs 10;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 8.
Sarpsborg, currently sitting 9th in the league table, are navigating through a rather inconsistent period. The club has managed to secure victories in only 4 of their last 10 games, reflecting their average form. Offensively, they average 1.67 goals per match while their defense concedes around 1.58 goals per game. Despite their defensive struggles, they rarely suffer heavy defeats at home, often maintaining a +1.5 goal advantage in most encounters. Soon, we'll see if they can put up a fight against a formidable opponent.
Match Results: Sarpsborg
Bodo/Glimt Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the Eliteserien, where BodΓΈ/Glimt hosted Haugesund. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for the home side.
Here are the game statistics (BodΓΈ/Glimt vs Haugesund):
- possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 19 vs 0;
- fouls: 9 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 13 vs 1.
BodΓΈ/Glimt are in outstanding form and currently sit second in the Norwegian league, bolstered by a potent attack and a solid defense. The club has secured six victories in their last ten matches, with just one defeat and three draws, showcasing a high success rate. They average over two goals per game (2.65) while conceding less than one goal per match (0.87). In their most recent head-to-head, BodΓΈ/Glimt suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat to Sarpsborg. Now, it's time for payback.
Match Results: Bodo/Glimt
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 31;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.58;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.48, while the visitors net 1.1.
First-Half Stats: Sarpsborg (home) vs Bodo/Glimt (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- wins: 2 (18.18%) vs 9 (81.82%);
- losses: 7 (63.64%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 2 (18.18%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- Average goals scored: 1.55 vs 1.55;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.18.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.2).
- Sarpsborg have lost the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 18, draws - 7.
Statistics: Sarpsborg vs Bodo/Glimt
- matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 23;
- wins: 8 vs 16;
- win percentage: 33% vs 70%;
- losses: 8 vs 3;
- draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- losses: 5 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Sarpsborg have lost in 7 of last 8 games against Bodo/Glimt (Eliteserien).
- Sarpsborg have lost in 5 of last 6 home games against Bodo/Glimt (Eliteserien).
- Bodo/Glimt have won in 5 of last 6 away games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.06, the guests - 2.23;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Sarpsborg vs Bodo/Glimt
- average total in the tournament: 3.25 vs 3.52;
- average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 2.65;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 1.39;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.08 vs 1.26;
- Sarpsborg: average total at home in the tournament - 1.73;
- Bodo/Glimt: average total away in the tournament - 2.27;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.5) vs 3 (away - 2.33).
- Bodo/Glimt have scored over 1.5 goals in last 6 away games against Sarpsborg (Eliteserien).
- Bodo/Glimt have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on corners
Sarpsborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.08; at home field - 6.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.9; at home field - 5.25.
Bodo/Glimt: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.74, away - 7.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 8.1; away - 8.33.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.1 (1.55 for home team and 1.55 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.86 (1.93 for home team and 0.93 for away team).
Sarpsborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.58; at home - 1.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.75.
Bodo/Glimt: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.87, away - 1.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; away - 1.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 10 times.
Statistics: Sarpsborg vs Bodo/Glimt
- number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Sarpsborg at home - 8 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Bodo/Glimt away - 7 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Sarpsborg at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Bodo/Glimt away - 5 (83%).
- Sarpsborg have scored and conceded in last 6 games.
- Sarpsborg have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Eliteserien).
- Bodo/Glimt have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
- Bodo/Glimt have scored and conceded in last 5 away games.
β Editor's Prediction
The match promises to be intense given the current form of both teams: Sarpsborg struggles with scoring against strong opponents at home, while BodΓΈ/Glimt continue their unbeaten streak regardless of the venue. The battle for the championship is heating up, so dropping points is not an option. The visitors have looked better recently, and a bit of revenge for the previous encounter wouldn't hurt. We'll rely on class and keep it simple. Our bet is on a BodΓΈ/Glimt victory. Possible scoreline - 3-1.
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